Saint Taurinus

Saint

Taurinus
Detail of the Chasse of Saint Taurinus.
Bornc. 4th century
Ancient Rome, Roman Empire
Diedc. 412
Mediolanum Aulercorum (Évreux), Gallia Lugdunensis, Roman Empire
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Major shrineÉvreux
FeastAugust 12
AttributesBishop's crozier
PatronageDiocese of Évreux

Taurinus of Évreux (died ca. 412), also known as Taurin, is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church. His legend states that he was the first bishop of Évreux. He evangelized the region and died a martyr.